Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies Course
by Coursera
Review of Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies on Coursera—explore performance across cultures, history, and digital media.
Why this course
- Taught by Richard Schechner, a foundational scholar in performance studies, offering rare access to a pioneer’s perspective
- Covers a remarkably wide range of performance forms across cultures and historical periods
- Encourages critical thinking about everyday life as performance, deepening cultural awareness
- Well-structured modules that build from basic concepts to complex theoretical applications
